Warren Buffett is bullish on copper

Warren Buffett is bullish on copper. Wait... what? Yes. I reviewed materials and video from Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting in Omaha. So here's how: Berkshire Hathaway is a sprawling empire that holds dozens of businesses, both privately owned and listed. Yet the jewels of the crown are 3: • Berkshire Hathaway itself, the insurance … Continue reading Warren Buffett is bullish on copper

JP Morgan’s views on copper for investors

JP Morgan just did something remarkable. No, I’m not talking about First Republic Bank. They released a note on copper with crucial insights on what's coming ahead for investors. Here are your key takeaways: Refined copper demand: • Forecasted to grow by a CAGR of 2.5% over the next decade (vs 2%). • Over 32MMT … Continue reading JP Morgan’s views on copper for investors

Albemarle wants more Australian lithium but the price tag will be hefty

Record-breaking. Well, almost. Last week the #lithium space woke up to $ALB Albemarle’s massive $3.7 billion bid for $LTR Liontown being rejected. Let's dissect: While it may not move the needle on a sector-wide scale, it would have been the largest lithium #acquisition on record, as per S&P Global’s data. But management decided the offer … Continue reading Albemarle wants more Australian lithium but the price tag will be hefty

Is Chile moving to incentivise lithium investment?

Promising. Chile, the 2nd lithium producer globally, may be gearing up to simplify & incentivise lithium investment, according to news reports. This could shift the landscape for the sector. Let's dissect 🧵 Reports say a bidding scheme process is in the works. https://www.emol.com/noticias/Economia/2023/03/01/1088056/licitar-litio-oficialistas.html Additionally, the Undersecretary of Mining, @willykracht said this to El Mercurio (leading … Continue reading Is Chile moving to incentivise lithium investment?

‘Goldman Sachs vs lithium’ part 2

The 'Goldman Sachs vs lithium' saga is far from over. Lithium stocks are bleeding everywhere. Yet GS’ lithium exposure has never been larger. I went through their 13F filings and the most recent news since my November thread. Here's your update: By the way... I've been investing in lithium since 2008 so I've seen a … Continue reading ‘Goldman Sachs vs lithium’ part 2

5 cornerstone concepts for every mining investor

These 5 concepts, crucial for any mining & metals investor, took me years to learn and master. I'll teach them to you in 15 minutes: 1/6 Once a mining company reports a resource, things shift. Basically, it all becomes more 'real'. Work and investment bump up certainty. And resources are great! But reserves are better... … Continue reading 5 cornerstone concepts for every mining investor

These 10 strategies will make you a better investor, guaranteed

Investing in stocks is a journey that starts with knowing yourself. It continues with evergreen curiosity. Both benefit your portfolio. Here are 10 simple tactics that will make you a better investor: Figure out what you believe in. • Learn voraciously about those sectors/industries/stocks.• Read/listen/watch as much info as you can, given your schedule & … Continue reading These 10 strategies will make you a better investor, guaranteed

Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse are bearish lithium. Here’s why you shouldn’t be

1/ Here we go again. $GS and $CS announced bearish views on lithium. Stocks in the sector plummeted. I spent hours reading news and reports to give you a well-rounded summary of what investors and experts say. (and my thoughts at the end) Buckle up: 2/ What happened: • Goldman Sachs forecasted lithium supply to … Continue reading Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse are bearish lithium. Here’s why you shouldn’t be

5 fundamental reasons to add copper to your mining & metals portfolio

Copper pricing has weakened due to expected falling demand. But in the long term, we need the metal 😎 Here are my 5 favourite reasons to add copper to your portfolio: 1) Rising demand for EVs and decarbonisation fuels the need for metals used in electrification, including: • lithium • copper • nickel • cobalt … Continue reading 5 fundamental reasons to add copper to your mining & metals portfolio

Lithium ‘charges on’… but these 4 challenges lie ahead for the battery metal

Lithium is widely found on earth, but to date, the market is still learning to grow and many challenges lie ahead. Rising prices Lithium and other battery metals and minerals are the bottleneck we must solve for the energy transition to go global. Before gigafactories existed, the raw materials in batteries represented only 40% of … Continue reading Lithium ‘charges on’… but these 4 challenges lie ahead for the battery metal

Lithium keeps rising, but guess who’s coming along for the ride? Graphite.

As the lithium thesis becomes mainstream, other commodities that play a role in the energy transition are gaining ground. Graphite tops the list. 📊 Bloomberg Markets Graphite is the largest component of li-ion batteries by volume, as it is most of the anode in an NMC chemistry. 📊 S&P Global Market Intelligence Time to ponder … Continue reading Lithium keeps rising, but guess who’s coming along for the ride? Graphite.

5 hard truths you don’t want to hear about your investment strategy (and why you absolutely want to)

(but if you listened, it would boost your portfolio) I've been investing for 16 years now. When you start things can be... interesting. If you're a relative newbie, and not getting results, hear me out: #1 The market is not against you. You're not getting returns because your strategy is sh*t 😳 #2 You second-guess … Continue reading 5 hard truths you don’t want to hear about your investment strategy (and why you absolutely want to)